The West Yorkshire area, which was the setting for BBC hit TV show drama Happy Valley, was pinpointed as a hotspot for start-ups by GoDaddy’s venture forward research initiative. Local business owners said the recent cost-of-living crisis has driven support from local residents for their small, independent businesses. “People here have a wonderful entrepreneurial spirit, and the cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated a desire to support local businesses in the community. Andrew Gradon, head of GoDaddy UK & Ireland, said: “Venture forward demonstrates the enormous contribution made by Britain’s microbusinesses. “Last year’s venture forward study revealed a North-South divide in Britain’s entrepreneurial landscape, but this year’s data suggests that it could be starting to close.”

Source: Express May 08, 2023 04:07 UTC